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'''Apoch'Waal''' was an 8th-century [[Maya civilization|Maya]] [[Maya civilization#King and court|''lakam'']], or standard-bearer. He inherited his father's position as ''lakam'' for the [[ajaw]] of [[Calakmul]], and acted as a [[Ambassador|diplomatic emissary]] between the ajaws of Calakmul and [[Copán]]. In 726 CE, Apoch'Waal successfully established an [[Copán#Uaxaclajuun Ub'aah K'awiil|alliance between Calakmul and Copán]], which he commemorated through a [[Maya architecture#Ceremonial platforms|ceremonial platform]] and temple built for himself at [[El Palmar (Maya site)|El Palmar]].<ref name="ars-20210317">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> This temple, labeled as Structure GZ1 at El Palmar, is also the site of Apoch'Waal's grave. Studies of his body have revealed insights into Maya elite life in the late [[Maya civilization#Classic period (c. 250–900 AD)|Classic period]].<ref name="LAA-2021">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
== Tomb ==
Apoch'Waal's platform and temple was likely constructed at great expense, indicating the owner's wealth and power. In contrast, his sealed tomb contained just two decorated pots and his body when opened by archaeologists. This indicates that Apoch'Waal died during or after a [[Calakmul#Calakmul and Quiriguá|period of significant political turbulence]], and reveals the impact that period had on the ruling elites of Calakmul.<ref name="LAA-2021" /> His skeleton shows that he died a middle-aged man, between the age of 30 and 50; wear and tear on the bones show signs of [[arthritis]] in his hands, elbows, knees, and feet, suggesting a life of constant foot travel on rough terrain. Signs of childhood malnutrition suggest a harsh upbringing, despite his status as a high-ranking elite. Apoch'Waal had [[Maya society#Dental modification|inlay dental modification]] done on his upper front teeth, fitting them with [[Jade use in Mesoamerica|jade]] and [[pyrite]], with one apparently having fallen out without replacement long before his death, another sign that he had fallen on hard times.<ref name="ars-20210317" />
== References ==
[[Category:Maya people]]
[[Category:8th-century people]]
== Tomb ==
Apoch'Waal's platform and temple was likely constructed at great expense, indicating the owner's wealth and power. In contrast, his sealed tomb contained just two decorated pots and his body when opened by archaeologists. This indicates that Apoch'Waal died during or after a [[Calakmul#Calakmul and Quiriguá|period of significant political turbulence]], and reveals the impact that period had on the ruling elites of Calakmul.<ref name="LAA-2021" /> His skeleton shows that he died a middle-aged man, between the age of 30 and 50; wear and tear on the bones show signs of [[arthritis]] in his hands, elbows, knees, and feet, suggesting a life of constant foot travel on rough terrain. Signs of childhood malnutrition suggest a harsh upbringing, despite his status as a high-ranking elite. Apoch'Waal had [[Maya society#Dental modification|inlay dental modification]] done on his upper front teeth, fitting them with [[Jade use in Mesoamerica|jade]] and [[pyrite]], with one apparently having fallen out without replacement long before his death, another sign that he had fallen on hard times.<ref name="ars-20210317" />
== References ==
[[Category:Maya people]]
[[Category:8th-century people]]
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